Toowoomba’s Gardens Coming Up Roses

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Toowoomba’s reputation as the Garden City has been further enhanced, with the Queensland State Rose Garden in Newtown Park, winning the prize for excellence at the World Federation of Rose Societies earlier this month.

Held at a conference in Denmark, Toowoomba Regional Council Parks and Recreation Services Portfolio Leader Cr Joe Ramia said this was a remarkable achievement for the region.

 

Paul Hains, Vice President - Australasia, World Federation of Rose Societies, Jamie Jensen, Team Leader - Horticulture (Public Gardens North), Lorraine Schiller, Secretary, Friends of the Queensland State Rose Garden, Cr Geoff McDonald, Toowoomba Regional Council

“I would like to congratulate Council’s Parks’ team for maintaining the gardens throughout the year and thank the many volunteers who give up their time each week to improve the overall look of the gardens,” he said.

“Without the help of our volunteers we simply couldn’t have the gardens in such impeccable condition, which is a large reason why we were able to receive this honour.

“In addition to the overall look of the gardens, we are one of only two areas in Australia to have a trial rose program. The learnings from this trial has proven to be extremely beneficial for other gardens throughout the country.”

With one of the largest displays of rose varieties available to the public, Tourism and Events Portfolio Leader Cr Geoff McDonald, said this award would encourage further visitors to the region.

“These awards are recognised as the world’s most prestigious for rose gardens so to be given the prize for excellence is nothing short of amazing and again promotes our standing as the Garden City of Australia,” he said.

“To enter the awards we were required to submit a video entry and it clearly impressed the judges as it was the only one to be played at the official ceremony.”

During the ceremony, the judges acknowledged the Toowoomba Region’s efforts in displaying and keeping roses to a high standard.

Opened in November 2001, the Queensland State Rose Garden in Newtown Park has continued to blossom over the years, with the second stage recently completed, displaying more than 2,200 roses in local sandstone edged beds.

Entry to the gardens is free of charge with most rose varieties on display to the public.

Friends of Newtown Park State Rose Garden volunteers raise funds yearly to extend the gardens and at nominated times, run free pruning and rose maintenance classes.

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